Dr. Timothy Bolz opened his chiropractic practice in Topeka in October 1986. Over the decades, he has weathered a tornado, changed locations, treated thousands of patients, and raised a family. Today, one of those family members now stands beside him as a fellow chiropractor.
Bolz Chiropractic is a family-rooted practice where generations of patients, from infants to seniors in their nineties, are greeted by a father-daughter team who have built their lives around caring for this community. The heart of the clinic has always been treating patients like family.
“One of the things I’m proudest about is the connection we have to Topeka,” shared Dr. Anna Bolz. “We have lots of family here, but it’s been nice to make more connections through the business and really see how we’ve helped multiple generations of people live better, healthier lives.”
Dr. Timothy Bolz was first introduced to chiropractic care by his grandmother, who had seen a chiropractor regularly since the 1930s. His mother later worked for a chiropractor, so he and his siblings received adjustments before and after every football and basketball game. But the turning point came in 1980, when he injured his back while working for the railroad. “I was told I would never walk again unless I had surgery,” he recalled. “My chiropractor friend from high school came to the hospital, offered to adjust my back, and two days later, I walked out of there.” That experience changed the trajectory of his career and his life. He left the railroad, moved his young family to Davenport, Iowa, and attended Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Dr. Anna grew up watching her father run the practice. “As a teenager, I worked in the office. I would hear the conversations, see the bedside manner, and watch the small-town connection my dad created with each patient,” she said. She hadn’t planned to follow in his footsteps, but the work became familiar, natural, and unexpectedly meaningful. When she eventually joined the clinic, the transition was seamless. Patients who had trusted Dr. Bolz for decades found the same warmth, skill, and grounded approach in his daughter. Dr. Anna also specializes in prenatal and infant chiropractic care.
Over the years, the clinic has embraced new and innovative tools, including low-level laser therapy. Once again, personal experience played a role in its adoption. “I injured my finger and was told by my surgeon that I’d never be able to use it again, never have any feeling in it, and that he wanted to amputate,” Dr. Bolz said. “I had heard about this new laser treatment and knew someone who had one. Long story short, today I have full use of my finger and full feeling in it.”
The laser can reduce healing time, improve scarring, soothe stubborn infections, and even aid recovery from Bell’s palsy, concussions, and strokes. “It activates cellular repair, helping tissues recover more efficiently,” Dr. Bolz explained. “The results have been amazing.”
One thing that sets Bolz Chiropractic apart is its individualized approach to care. From traditional chiropractic adjustments to Activator care (a low-force, no-twisting method) to low-level laser therapy, they treat everyone, from young children to seniors with delicate joints, using the technique best suited to their needs. The clinic blends decades of experience with modern innovation to bring the best chiropractic care to Topeka.
Even with advanced technology in their toolbox, the foundation of Bolz Chiropractic remains personal connection. After nearly 40 years, Dr. Bolz shows no signs of slowing down. On lunch breaks, he’s just as likely to be checking on his Akaushi (a breed of Wagyu) cattle ranch as reviewing patient charts. “I guess at 70 I ought to think about retiring, but I can’t. I’d miss the people too much,” he admitted. “Two of my first four patients still see me. They’re both in very good health in their 80s now.”
To keep care accessible, Bolz Chiropractic reserves open appointment slots every day for new patients. At Bolz Chiropractic, family isn’t just about who runs the practice; it’s the experience they create… one patient, one generation, and one carefully tailored treatment at a time.
Visit them at 4990 SW 21st Street or call (785) 272-2090 and start feeling better today. bolzchiropractic.com
“I guess at 70 I ought to think about retiring, but I can’t. I’d miss the people too much," - Dr. Timothy Bolz